What to do on Eleuthera Island, Bahamas
/So you have reached, as the locals would say. Now what? You will quickly notice there are no street signs or maps and the locals will tell you to take a left at the palm tree after the broken down car. Is this normal? Absolutely! This is all part of the experience and charm that makes Eleuthera magical. The island is 110 miles long and one mile wide at its narrowest point. It is divided into three districts, North, Central, and South. Each has their own distinct vibe. Today we are going to discuss the three districts, settlements in them, and a couple of things to do in each one.
Cliff Jumping at Sapphire Hole in Eleuthera Island Bahamas
North Eleuthera is home to Harbor Island and is normally associated with Eleuthera. It is fun to rent the golf carts and spend the day on the pink sand beaches. You can get there via Three Island Ferry Dock. Water taxis run back and forth all day for around $5.00 one way. Spanish Wells is another island that is a fun day trip off the island. You can get there from the Government dock by Jeans Bay. It is a tight knit community based around tourism and fishing. Spanish Wells is very clean, has some great restaurants, and very nice beaches. On the mainland, North Eleuthera is home to several settlements Current, Current Island, Bluffs, Lower Bouge, Upper Bouge, Gregory Town, Rainbow Bay, and Alice Town. North Eleuthera is known for it pineapples, rolling hills, and miles of beaches. Places to visit include Preachers Cave, Sapphire Hole, Glass Window Bridge, Queens Annes Bath, and Hatchet Bay caves. North Eleuthera Airport (ELH) services these areas.
Queen Annes Bath, Eleuthera Island, Bahamas
Central Eleuthera is home to Governors Harbour. This quaint town has French Leave beach, an exceptional beautiful beach on the Atlantic side. It also has quite a few restaurants and large government office. The town and also Banks Road is known for vacation homes and the Friday Night Fish Fry by Cupids Cay. Central Eleutheras settlements are James Cistern, Governors Harbour, Cupid Cay, Palmetto Point, and Savannah Sound. Places to visit include Leon Levy, French Leave Beach, Double Bay, Fish Fry on Friday nights and then dancing at Ronnies, Ten Bay Beach, and Island Farm. Governors Harbour Airport (GHB) services this area.
Turtle near Double Bay, Eleuthera Island Bahamas
South Eleuthera is the most remote part of Eleuthera. Miles of empty beaches and pristine coral are located off every beach in this area. South Eleuthera is known for its incredible fishing and vibrant sea life. Winding Bay and Half Sound boasts over 40 square miles of bays, beaches, estuaries, mangroves, and reef systems. Walk for the day and never see anyone else type of beaches. South Eleuthera settlements are Tarpum Bay, Rock Sound, Green Castle, Waterford, Wymes Bight, Bannerman Town, and Deep Creek. Places to visit include Ocean Hole, Cathedral Caves, Dock in Tarpum Bay to buy fish, Lighthouse Beach, Cape Eleuthera, Winding Bay Road and Half Sound Beaches. Rock Sound Airport (RSD) services this area.
Snorkeling with Seahorse Tour at Eleuthera Outdoor Center
If you are on Eleuthera and have not seen football fields of pristine elk horn, stag, and brain coral covered with tropical fish, lobster, rays, and turtles then please call or email us! We will send you on self guided tours (give you directions) so that you can check out this magnificent water wonderland. Our daily scheduled tours include Da Turtle Tour and Snorkel Safari, Blue Holes and Cave Tour, Lighthouse Beach/Schooners Cay Boat Tours, Four Island Epic Exuma Adventure, and Deep Sea, Reef, and Spearfishing Tours. We also have paddleboard and Kayak rentals on our waterfront location in Tarpum Bay. Out local guides can, depending on the wind and tides, find you flat water to snorkel and paddle on. Since the island is so long, no matter which way the wind is blowing there is an area that will be wind blocked and offering great adventures!
Pig Beach on the 4 Island Epic Exuma Adventure- Swim with the Pigs! Eleuthera Outdoor Center
Whether you are in the planning phase or already are booked we would love to add to your Eleuthera experience. If you would like fresh seafood, produce, massages, or private chef we can make it happen!